I am unable to transfer song bought from the itunes store to my ipod- can anyone please assist?

I am unable to transfer song bought from the itunes store to my ipod- can anyone please assist?

What happens when you try?
If the song is an older purchase (from more than a few years ago), it may have DRM (copy protection).  You can check by selecting the song on a list in iTunes, and doing a Get Info (right click - Get Into).  On the Info window Summary tab, if Kind is Protected AAC audio file, it has DRM.  Also note what it says there for Apple ID.  You need to authorize the computer you use with the iPod to play content purchased with that Apple ID.
From the iTunes menu bar, under Store, select Authorize This Computer.  Enter the Apple ID (and password) used to purchase the song.  One computer can be authorize for multiple Apple IDs.
NOTE:  More recent iTunes Store song purchases do not use DRM, although other type of media (such as TV shows and movies) still do.
If that's not the cause of your problem, please post back with more details...

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